The Howard Bison (2-13, 0-1 MEAC) welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (6-9, 0-1 MEAC) to Burr Arena. The Wildcats can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Howard Bison Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Bison fell to the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 78-66, while the Wildcats were defeated by the Norfolk State Spartans, 85-72.
Bethune-Cookman did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent) while Howard forced Maryland Eastern Shore into a turnover percentage of 19.3 (above the 15.8 mark opponents have averaged against Howard this season). Charles Williams was a key piece for Howard with 21 points and six rebounds. Cletrell Pope, meanwhile had a solid performance for Bethune-Cookman, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Bison edged out the Wildcats in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last contest, Howard won 80-71. Howard’s 0.279 free throw rate was their largest strength over Bethune-Cookman, who had a mark of 0.143. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Howard Bison Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Howard, ATS Winner – Howard, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Howard ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.3).
- The Wildcats rank 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.7) while the Bison rank 237th (19.3).
- Bethune-Cookman averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 115th in the country. Howard ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bison have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Howard has been defeated by an average of 13.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
